Fresh Five - Holiday Edition

These 5 Items Will Ensure You're The Best Dressed Guy At Any Holiday Party

It’s the holiday season, but, it’s not the time for ugly sweaters when you’re headed to your next festive get together. Be bold. But play it cool with the right mix of suave & sartorial splendor. This holiday party season, you’ll enjoy being the best dressed guy in the room with these Fresh Five items.

Bonobos Flannel Ivory Tuxedo Jacket

When every guy shows up to the holiday party in tartan blazer and novelty bow ties, take a note from 007 and opt for the Flannel Ivory Tux Jacket from Bonobos. Since it’s not stark white, you won’t look like you’ve stepped out of Downton Abbey. You’ll look just as polished. Feeling ballsy? Pair this jacket with your favorite solid black T-shirt, a distressed pair of black jeans and Chelsea boots and you’ve turned your formalwear into a sartorial street kit.$595.00 at Bonobos.com

Suitsupply Blue Washed Tuxedo Shirt

Break up the formality of your tuxedo jacket with this washed blue tuxedo shirt from Suitsupply. Were you expecting lots of frills when you heard blue tuxedo shirt? Not unless you feeling the Dumb and Dumber vibe! This shirt is a true game changer because it shows you understand the details of formalwear, but, you know how to add you own casual twist.$99.00 at SuitSupply.com

Axel Arigato Aztec Pattern Slipper

These shoes will literally be your foot in the door for random conversations with everyone that check out your kicks (especially that cutie you’ve been eyeing from across the room). Axel Arigato’s Aztec pattern slippers will add the character that you need without having to resort to cheesy holiday-inspired everything (socks, ties, vests, sweater or the full Christmas suit).$195.00 at AxelArigato.com

Uniqlo Black Selvedge Jeans

Just because you’re wearing a tuxedo jacket doesn’t mean you have to rock the full tux. These black selvedge denim jeans from Uniqlo are well-tailored and perfect to ride shotgun with your dinner jacket. Take advantage of Uniqlo’s free alterations on pants when your purchase is over $20.$49.00 at Uniqlo.com

The Tie Bar Black Solid Wool Bow Tie

Pay homage to the formality of your total look by rocking a bowtie. (This bowtie tutorial will help if you don't know how to tie one.) Remember what I said before, leave the novelty pieces at home and opt for a solid black bowtie. This time, you’ll reach for a wool one instead a traditional grosgrain. Not only will the wool complement the texture of your jeans, they’ll pick up with wool in your pattern slippers. At the of the night or at least 6 drinks in, ditch the bow tie and you still be the sharpest dude there.$19.00 at TheTieBar.com